How To Fix W8707 - Internal error occurred during key check

W8707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Internal error occurred during key check

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W8707 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W8707 - Internal error occurred during key check
  
  Cause
  The error message W8707 typically occurs during database operations involving key checks, such as when inserting or updating entries in SAP tables. It indicates that an internal inconsistency or unexpected condition was encountered during the validation of primary or foreign keys.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database inconsistencies: The underlying database tables might have corrupted or inconsistent key relationships.
  Custom code or enhancements: User exits, BADIs, or custom programs that manipulate database entries might cause key checks to fail.
  Transport or upgrade issues: Incomplete or faulty transports or upgrades can lead to dictionary inconsistencies.
  Buffer or index problems: SAP table buffers or database indexes might be outdated or corrupted.
  Authorization or locking issues: Sometimes, missing authorizations or locked entries can cause internal errors during key validation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the W8707 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  Look for detailed information about the error in transaction ST22. The dump